More people than ever are wanting their own source of water independent
of town/scheme/public supplies. When considering purchasing property,
be sure to have the bore and/or well water, and even tank, water
tested for possible contaminants and salinity factors. Below is
a salinity guideline outlining what limits are suitable for humans,
domestic use and plant life.

NOTES: Results of water analysis for salinity are quoted in millisiemens
per metre (mS/m) at 25*C. mS/m is a unit of electrical conductivity
(EC). To convert values in (mS/m) to an approximate mass/volume
of TSS (TOTAL SOLUBLE SALTS) refer to the following ratios: mS/m x 5.5 = mg/L TSSmS/m x .0385 = gr/gl TSS

* Under average conditions the precautions listed should enable
satisfactory growth of the suggested plants. Yield for virtually
all plants would be progressively reduced as saltier waters are
used.

**Plants are grouped in approximate order of salt tolerance in
each column with the least tolerant listed first. The difference between two or three plants near one another
in each group is small and possibly not significant. The plant
and water groupings are not rigid, merely a general guide. Salt
texture and drainage could be overruling factors. Plants listed
as suitable for salty waters will nevertheless grow better with
less salty water.